#VU101041 Insufficiently protected credentials in EcoStruxure Control Expert and EcoStruxure Process Expert - CVE-2023-27975


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101041

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27975

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EcoStruxure Control Expert
Server applications / SCADA systems
EcoStruxure Process Expert
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials. A local user can gain access to the project file.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-044-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-044-01.pdf
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-331-03


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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